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Caterpillar Inc. · 8 hours ago

Category Buyer

Clayton, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$113K/yr - $169K/yr

Caterpillar Inc. is a global company focused on building sustainable communities through innovation and progress. They are seeking a highly skilled Category Buyer to provide supply network solutions expertise and drive performance excellence through supplier partnerships and global category strategies.

ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact between Caterpillar and the supply base as well as lead commercial discussions and negotiations with suppliers

Drive performance excellence in Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, Management and Sustainability (QCLDMS) through supplier partnerships

Develop, manage, and execute global category strategies, including policies and agreements, source catalogs, special procurement programs

Recognize the potential for cost decreases, inventory reductions and quality improvement, as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment

Qualification

Data AnalyticsStrategic SourcingNegotiatingSupplier Relationship ManagementPurchasing TasksLean ManufacturingQualityCostLogisticsDevelopmentSustainabilityEffective Communications

Required

Data Analytics: Knowledge of techniques and processes for inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data; ability to discover useful information, draw logical conclusions, and support decision-making

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors

Negotiating: Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner

Purchasing Tasks and Activities: Knowledge of policies, regulations and processes of purchasing; ability to use practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services

Supplier Relationship Management: Knowledge of supplier relationship management concept and strategies; ability to address critical issues to meet supplier needs and maintain engaged, partnering relationship with suppliers

Strategic Sourcing: Knowledge of strategic sourcing methods, technologies and processes; ability to analyze, improve and re-evaluate organizational procurement process continuously

A Bachelor's degree in related field

Strong knowledge of product, NPI, Facility, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Category Strategies

Experience in one or more of the following areas: purchasing, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, and/or engineering

Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles as applied by Caterpillar and our suppliers

Understanding of Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, Management and Sustainability (QCLDMS)